Classical

THE PREFECT HOLIDAY GIFT TO GIVE AND ENJOY TOGETHER! PROGRAM: TCHAIKOVSKY, RACHMANINOV In recent years, Vassily Primakov has been hailed as a pianist of world class importance. Gramophone wrote that “Primakov’s empathy with Chopin’s spirit could hardly be more complete,” and the American Record Guide stated: “Since Gilels, how many pianists have the right touch? In Chopin, …

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Ushering in the holiday season, Oxana Mikhailoff and Vassly Primakov will perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutckracker (one piano four hands). Violinist Filip Pogády has been praised by the press for the “beauty of his tone”, “lightning-like virtuosity” (Russkoe Slovo) and his “commanding performances” (The New York Times). Program: Beethoven Sonata for violin and piano #7 Franck  Sonata …

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SPARKILL CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS… THE LIVING LEGEND, JUILLIARD PROFESSOR JEROME LOWENTHAL In anticipation of celebrating his 90th birthday next February, Mr. Lowenthal continues to challenge himself and bring enormous joy to all! ABOUT THIS EVENT The new program will have pieces by Beethoven, Schubert and Faure, all of them will be opus 90. American pianist …

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We are so fortunate to have these World-Renowned Pianists performing at Union Arts Center once again! Watch it any time, as many times as you’d like, from the comfort of home. https://youtu.be/cR9zvlU1nM4 OXANA MIKHAILOFF IN AN ALL-CHOPIN RECITAL “I remember hearing Oxana play Chopin on many occasions. For instance, I have heard her 4th Ballade …

Sparkill Concert Series Presents: A Gift from Oxana and Vassily Read More »

Sparkill Concert Series presents a program of Romantic Sonatas for cello and piano. Robert Burkhart, Oxana Mikhailoff, Vassily Primakov Cellist Robert Burkhart combines a deep commitment to the existing cello repertoire with what the New Yorker magazine calls an “adventurous” spirit in new music. With performance credits at Alice Tully Hall, Bargemusic, Carnegie Weill Recital …

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Sparkill Concert Series presents: Schumann – The Complicated Genius (Pre-Concert lecture Dr. Lisa Yui) Oxana Mikhailoff and Vassily Primakov have known each other for nearly 30 years. Both spent their formidable years at the Moscow State Conservatory under the tutelage of the legendary professor, Vera Gornostaeva. Sharing these experiences created an unbreakable bond between these two …

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To conclude our very successful 2017-2018 season Sparkill Concert Series has aligned a myriad of phenomenal artists. Some of these artists played during our opening season while some will grace our stage for the first time.  Vassily Primakov will play solo, then dazzle the audience with some “one piano four hands” paired first with Natalia Lavrova …

2017 – 2018 Classical Concert Series Finale Read More »